William Caxton: An Exhibition to Commemorate the Quincentenary of the Introduction of Printing into England: British Library Reference Division, 24 September 1976-31 January 1977
first edition Original Wraps
1976 · London
London: British Library, 1976. First Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine in Wraps.. First Edition. Original Wraps. Exhibition catalogue. Caxton, considered the first English printer, moved to England in 1476 and set up his first press near Westminster Abbey. A solid overview of Caxton's life and work. A handsome copy, increasingly hard to find in presentable condition. Minor shelf/edge wear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Glossy wraps, frontispiece. 4to. 94pp. Illus. (b/w plates). (Inventory #: 7038)
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